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Port of Alcanar

ESACA🇪🇸Spain

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About Port of Alcanar

This Spanish port on the Mediterranean Sea has historically handled bulk carriers and general cargo. It also serves offshore operations.

Background
Alcanar is a Spanish municipality of the Catalan comarca of Montsià, in the Tarragona province. It is a coastal town on the Mediterranean Sea. The Serra del Montsià range and its foothills rise above the town and its surroundings. It has a population of 10,104 . It is the southernmost town in Catalonia, located just north of the border with the municipality of Vinaròs which is in the province of Castellón and part of the region of Valencia.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
ES-T
Area
West Mediterranean
Sub-area
Balearic Sea
Body of Water
Mediterranean Sea
Latitude
40.5720°
Longitude
0.5519°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11279807 →
Wikidata
Q987434 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.alcanar.org →
Seamark Type
harbour

Identification

UN/LOCODE
ESACA
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Operations & Services

History

Established
1252

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Alcanar?+
The approach to Alcanar is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta Corballera Lighthouse at 2 NM to the E. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Alcanar?+
The Port of Alcanar is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Alcanar?+
You can track vessels near Alcanar (ESACA) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for ESACA on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Alcanar?+
The Port of Alcanar operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.
What is the Port of Alcanar?+
ALCANAR (UN/Locode: ESACA), Spain is a seaport located at approximately 40.57198° N, 0.55188° E.
Where is the Port of Alcanar located?+
Coordinates: 40.57198° N, 0.55188° E. Nearby terminals/ports:RIUDECANYES — UN/Locode: ESCAQ — 41.12000° N, 0.95000° ECASTELLON — UN/Locode: ESCAS — 39.96701° N, 0.02041° ETARRAGONA — UN/Locode: ESTAR — 41.10103° N, 1.22472° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Alcanar?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Alcanar?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Alcanar?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo and Offshore.
Who are the ship suppliers at the Port of Alcanar?+
Ship suppliers include Whale Maritime.